Well for those of you who have followed me for a while know I love tennis and in particular Wimbledon. I have been very lucky to have attended The Championships three times, once when I was at school, once when Eldest was three and the third time for my 40th Birthday. That day we did not see any tennis at all as it rained all day but we had a lovely day with lunch in The Wingfield Restaurant and sat watching the World go by.
The Championships began on Monday this week and for the first time in its 148 years they no longer have line judges. This means that all calls are being done via the computerised sensors in the ground and there are no challenges to any of the calls. I suppose the idea is to make the games quicker so they are not stopping and waiting for calls to be assessed or arguments over a call. I have watched three matches so far and I can honestly say the games seem soulless.
I am also not up to speed with a lot of the players in both the women and men’s draws now after several of the players, who have been on the tour for years retired. Again I think this is making it very flat.
Finally the woman who has taken over from the great Sue Barker who now helms the show for the BBC is dreadful. For many reasons she as a person ticks a lot of the woke boxes that the BBC like, so she gets all these jobs. However she has no idea about tennis and whenever she speaks about tennis or interviews anyone her comments are inane and she loves the sound of her own voice, thus very irritating! She originally started her career commentating on horse racing.
I will continue to watch a few of the matches but it is such a shame as it really is a highlight of the summer for me.
I have been at Eldest’s today working but got kicked out earlier than normal as he and Youngest are helping DH tonight at the Duck Race! Although we are not sure how the Ducks are going to manage to float as the water is quite low due to the heat! I think they are going to need to be encouraged!
Today has been cooler than the last two, which is a relief for everyone and it is about the same for the rest of the week, especially when I have home jobs to do tomorrow and a few extra jobs to do on Friday. Saturday I will be at home dog sitting and there may be some rain during the day which is typical. Sunday we are out to lunch with Youngest & Fiancé. Next week will be busy with work and that weekend The Boys are away for their weekend away and us Girls are going to have a girly weekend. Hopefully the weather will be good for them.
I hope you are having a good Wednesday, middle of the week.
Well all of us in the UK have roasted today! Where I am in Derbyshire it was 31°C but other places it has been up to 34°C which I know is not hot to some of you but it really is for us. We as a Nation do not have air conditioning in our homes, so are reliant on fans which the more modern ones do quite a good job, although nothing like air conditioning. DH has been at one of the companies we work with today and then in his truck, both of which are air conditioned. Sometimes I think it is worse because you are loving the cool but then have to come out in it and of course eventually home!
Coco has been out for most of the morning when it was cool but I brought her in just before lunch at 11.45am and closed the back door to keep the heat out and hopefully the cool in, it wasn’t too bad. Although she was sick this evening a little bit and I am sure that was the heat, she is fine in herself.
I have been at my desk all day with my tower fan going and it was okay and I did get all my work and some extra things done which I had been putting off. Tomorrow is still hot but not as bad as today. I have a few home jobs to do tomorrow so I think I will get those done early.
I am very thankful that Little Miss Coco had her Spa Day on Friday so she has the least amount of fluff in all this heat. In fact she has not been panting at all but that is because of less coat and she is able to go in and out of the garden when she wants to.
Carnival has begun in the village. This is all of DH’s PA equipment for the next week where various combinations will be used for the different events.
Above was the first event of the week the Fun Run and then Crowning of the Carnival Queen and Attendants and Crown Bearer in the afternoon with the Picnic on the Park. Last night the Dog Show and Junior Football were cancelled due to the heat and they will take place next Monday now.
Tonight is the Treasure Hunt and Senior Football and it is a little cooler as it has not been sunny at all today but it is muggy.
Coco went to visit Eldest at work after her Spa Day and of course she had to get involved with work! She is far more strict as a Supervisor!!!!
Little Man has had a busy few days. He went to his sisters’ Sports Day at school and he and Mummy had a picnic under the trees. The above picture is him busy sorting out his pasta shapes for lunch!
In true little boy form if there any cars nearby he has to have a look.
This was Saturday dinner after visiting us and his Uncle & Auntie for the day, they got home and had pizza for dinner.
The rest of the week will be busy with Carnival, tomorrow is the Duck Race in the local brook, Thursday is Wild, Wet & Wacky the silly games for the even sillier teenagers, Friday is the cake competition and bike race and finally Saturday the day itself, although at the moment they are forecasting rain for the morning! I will not be going to any of the events but will be here, dog sitting and food providing!
I hope you lovely lot are having a great week.
Hugs & Love, Susie & Coco xx
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